School District Nurse

About Us:

Davison Community Schools, home to approximately 5,500 students and over 1,300 school employees, is a place where excellence in education is a shared priority. With a balanced calendar that supports work-life balance, our high-performing schools thrive on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student-centered success. We value and invest in our educators and staff, offering ongoing professional development, a supportive team environment, and a strong commitment to positive school culture.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing in your career, DCS is the place for you.

The School Nurse is responsible for the coordination and development of a health program in the assigned area of responsibility. Communicates the health needs of students to administrators, supervisors, and staff. The School Nurse may coordinate the activities of a licensed practical nurse/nurse aide/special education caregiver in the assigned area.

• Administers medication, or coordinates the administration of medication by designated staff.
• Monitors the effects of medication on students and coordinates the collection of information regarding medication needs of students.
• Maintains and updates individual medical and health records for students/staff.
• Communicates with students, parents, and staff on health needs for individual students and general health promotion.
• Conducts in-service training for staff on proper medical/health care procedures to be utilized in the care of students.
• May coordinate and deliver in-service training for staff relative to the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
• Has primary responsibility to implement and/or coordinate student health care procedures in accordance with district operating procedures and acts as a team member in planning for student/staff health care.
• May administer and/or recommend first aid treatment to students and staff.
• Refers students and staff needing further attention to appropriate agencies or medical specialists, and communicates such referrals to administration.
• Monitors and distributes medical and first aid supplies.
• Monitors medical conditions of students and staff such as temperatures, seizures, injuries, and communicable diseases.
• Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining supplies to buildings.
• Responsible for AED/Emergency Rescue Med maintenance across the school district.
• May consult, counsel, and collaborate with parents, school personnel, students, and appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
• Participates in staff development and in-service activities.

• Drives to and from district sites to deliver nursing care or medical services.
• Represents the district on various community service agencies and professional organizations as appropriate to the assigned area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field is required. State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required; current CPR preferred. Eligible for school nurse certificate required (interim, standard or professional school nurse).

Three years experience in a public health or school nursing situation preferred. Experience working with children preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively on a team, which includes nurses, counselors, teachers, administrators, and community partners. Ability to perform well during emergency/crisis situations. Thorough knowledge of nursing skills with commitment to working with all students. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district. Ability to participate in and understand quality assurance and evaluation activities.

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